The people behind Virelle

The Founding Team

Ten founding members shape the reading life, the editorial voice and the daily care of The Virelle Literary Society.

Founder

Emily Cannan

Founder & Executive Director

Founder of The Virelle Literary Society, guiding its vision, standards and literary culture.

Founding members

Each member leads a part of the Society — from editorial and events to community, design and operations.

Director of Administration

Keeps the Society organized, coordinated and consistent behind the scenes.

Director of Events & Programs

Builds the live conversations, readings and workshops that bring readers and authors together.

Director of Marketing & Public Relations

Leads how the Society speaks publicly and how new readers and partners find us.

Director of Author Relations

The Society's first point of contact for authors and literary professionals.

Literary Director

Decides what the Society reads and how each book is presented for discussion.

Director of Membership & Community

Looks after the member experience from first welcome to long-term belonging.

Director of Social Media & Content

Turns the Society's books, authors and conversations into digital storytelling.

Creative Director

Guards the Society's visual identity across every surface it appears on.

Director of Website & Technology

Keeps the Society's digital platform reliable, secure and evolving.